IE has encountered a problem........tvmbho.dll

[MikeA]

Basics first.
Windows XP 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp2.030422 1633:Service Pack
1)
Internet Explorer Ver 6.0.2800.1106

ERROR....
"Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry......."

Error REport=ModName: tvmbho.dll
ModVer : 0.0.0.0
Offset:00003455
IE closes.

I have sent the errors to Microsoft but had no response.

This occurs most of the time when I am exiting out of a
window, returning to a previous window.
It's ok when I'm going forward thru windows.
This is a recent problem and my machine is 2 years old.
No new software or hardware has been added recently but I
do have some kids that like to mess around.
I have loaded the current patches from Microsoft for IE.
There are some fixes running around the internet but none
that involve this ModName.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Alan Edwards]

Try this:
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/c/cleveriehooker.asp

....Alan

 

[aweinraub]

did you get any answers for this problem, I'm having same
problem!

 

[H Leboeuf]

It's from this parasite.
CleverIEHooker http://www.pestpatrol.com/mscleveriehookersupport.asp

Remove them all.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

If you use a HOSTS file, beware of this new issue.
Ad-Aware has decided to include a new detection when scanning the HOSTS
file. This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated at
the end of a scan. The best thing to do is to place a check in each entry,
right-click and select: "Add selection to ignorelist". Otherwise if you let
AWW "fix" these items it will trash the HOSTS file! Even if you have it
"locked" by [example] SpywareBlaster or Winpatrol. It does not return the
attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts.

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

CWShredder - Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47

IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)


Important: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051